momentum

momentum
noun
ADJECTIVE
considerable, great, tremendous
irresistible, irreversible, unstoppable
initial
fresh (esp. BrE)

She gave fresh momentum to the campaign.

downward, forward, upward

There's no forward momentum in the movie.

political

There is plenty of political momentum behind the proposed changes.

VERB + MOMENTUM
have

The campaign for change now has considerable momentum.

build up, gain, gather, increase

The car gathered momentum as it rolled down the hill.

create, generate, give sth, provide
keep up, maintain, sustain
lose

The team has lost momentum in recent weeks.

regain
slow
MOMENTUM + VERB
build up, increase
carry sb/sth

Her momentum carried her through the door.

go

Their momentum has gone, and they feel they cannot fight any longer.

PREPOSITION
momentum for

We must keep up the momentum for reform.

momentum towards/toward

the irresistible momentum towards/toward reunification of the two countries

PHRASES
keep the momentum going

We have to keep the momentum of our sales operation going.


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